The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for volunteers – about 50 of them – for the Business Expo on Tuesday, Sept 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church on Burlington Mills Road presented by CenturyLink. The volunteers, including high school students, are needed during the event and the day before for set-up. Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4baaab2fa7fc1-20171 to sign up.
Also, only five booths are available: two standard, one premium, one bronze and one silver. All the food booths are sold out. Go to https://wakeforestchamber.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-Expo-Booth-Registration-Packet.pdf to register.
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Issues & Answers return Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. in Wake Electric’s Community Room at 100 South Franklin Street. The following topics will be covered:
Insurance: What is driving the increase in auto premiums that we have seen over the last year or so and when we might see some relief in the future.
Law: Legal updates on the Department of Labor Overtime Rule, the New I-9 Form, and the current status of the Affordable Care Act. Federally mandated paid family leave and join-employment laws will also be covered.
Taxes: Portions of the ACA law that will be phasing in over the next few years, now that it appears there will not be any changes to the current law, as well as possible changes to Federal and state tax laws by end of this calendar year.
Finance: Topic TBD
This is a free event open to both chamber members and the public. You can register here: https://wakeforestchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/8470
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2017 Golf Tournament at the Hasentree Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 2, and it is almost sold out. Only six golf foursomes remain. There are many ways for area businesses to be involved by becoming a sponsor, contributing a prize or playing in the tournament. Remember that date is also the tournament’s 25th birthday!
This year’s registration includes greens fees, range balls, mulligans, a shotgun raffle ticket with the chance to win $200, beverages during play and a lunch reception.
To learn more about sponsorships and prizes, call Sherry at 919.556.1519 or sherry@wakeforestchamber.org
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Develop your leadership skills, get to know the Wake Forest area, and discover how you can contribute to this community by enrolling in the nine-month Leadership Wake Forest program. Learn about the town’s history, town government, economic development and entrepreneurship. Leadership training and team building are built into the program, and a community project culminates the experience.
Half of the 20 spots are still available. The program is open to members and non-members, and tuition starts at $500. Limited scholarship opportunities are available. Learn more by watching our new Leadership Wake Forest promotional video!
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The Chamber’s book club, Leadership Lit, is gearing up for an exciting meeting on Sept. 18 when they discuss Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck. All are welcome! Joining the book club is free and so are the meetings. It’s a great way to improve your business acumen while getting to know your fellow Chamber members. Register at https://chambermaster.wakeforestchamber.org/events/details/leadership-lit-book-club-09-18-2017-9820
